Ovie Mughelli (2025) - Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame

Ovie Mughelli

Played in 43 games during his career with the Demon Deacons, rushing 137 times for 530 yards.
As a senior, broke out as one of the nation's top fullbacks scoring 12 times as Wake Forest went 7-6 and to the Seattle Bowl
During senior year, earned first team All-ACC honors
Was also rated the No. 1 fullback by USA Today in the 2003 NFL Draft
Selected with the 134th overall pick (fourth round) of the 2003 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens
Was just the second fullback selected in Baltimore's franchise history. Additionally, was also the first ever Wake Forest player selected by the Ravens
During his 10 year career in the NFL, played for the Ravens (2003-06), Falcons (2007-11) and Rams (2012)
Was selected to the Pro Bowl twice in 2006 and 2010 and also earned All-Pro honors in 2010
Perfected the blocking part of his game as well as becoming sure-handed out of the backfield
In rookie season, was the lead blocker for Jamal Lewis who went on to have one of just eight 2,000-yard rushing seasons in NFL history that season.
Over career, was also one of the best receiving fullbacks in the league, pulling in 62 receptions and 490 receiving yards in his career.
Found the endzone seven times